Light Buffalo Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Light Buffalo Chicken Salad, a zesty and protein-packed recipe that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. Featuring tender shredded chicken breast coated in a creamy Greek yogurt and Buffalo sauce dressing, this salad delivers a bold kick without the extra calories. Crunchy celery, sweet grated carrot, and tangy red onion add a delightful texture, while crisp lettuce and juicy cherry tomatoes serve as the perfect fresh base. Customize with crumbled blue cheese or feta for a savory touch and sliced avocado for an extra layer of creaminess. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this guilt-free, flavor-packed dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a lighter lunch option. Healthy, quick, and utterly delicious—this Buffalo chicken salad checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 stalks (diced) Celery
- 1 large (grated or finely diced) Carrot
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 4 cups (chopped) Lettuce
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 (sliced for topping) Avocado (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the cooked chicken breast by shredding or dicing it into small, bite-sized pieces. Place it into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and Buffalo sauce. Stir until smooth and well blended to create the light dressing.
Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken in the mixing bowl. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated in the Buffalo sauce mixture.
Add the diced celery, grated carrot, and finely diced red onion to the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then gently toss to combine.
In a separate large serving bowl, arrange the chopped lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes as the salad base.
Spoon the Buffalo chicken mixture over the salad base, spreading it evenly across the top.
For added flavor, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese or feta over the salad, if desired. Optionally, top with sliced avocado for creaminess.
Serve immediately as a fresh, light, and flavorful salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 743 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
